Why Hackers Target Small Businesses

Feb 7, 2019

With the everyday hustle of running a business, you probably don’t
schedule in time to clean your computer out regularly, and it’s not likely to
be something that comes to mind when you actually happen to have free time.
While it might seem like a simple, inconsequential thing, it’s actually the
foundation of a national holiday.

The second Monday of every February is Clean Out Your Computer Day, a
holiday dedicated to cleaning up all the old files on your computer. This includes
deleting old, duplicate, or insignificant files, but the holiday is also a
great time to uninstall outdated programs no longer in use, organize files and
bookmarks, and even perform backups of your files and system. Not only does
organizing and cleaning up these old files help make your data easier to access
and sift through, it can also free up space, speed up your network, and even
help keep your digital assets safe from hackers.

Small businesses in particular are very tempting to hackers, due to the
fact that they have more assets than individuals to exploit, and tend to have
fewer protections and more vulnerabilities than larger corporations. With a
smaller team, many small businesses might not have an in-house IT team that has
established proper security, such as firewalls and anti-virus software.
Additionally, older programs that were never properly removed might not have
been updated recently, and could have vulnerabilities that would make them easy
prey for hackers. Small businesses might even have more relaxed policies about
passwords, making them easier for hackers to guess or phish from unsuspecting
employees.

Haselkorn doesn’t wait for Clean Out Your Computer Day to get to work
protecting you from hackers. We understand the specific risks that you, as a small
business decision-maker, face in the digital age and with our professional team
of tech experts, we can help make your business secure.

After a thorough audit of your current security measures, we’ll work
with you to determine the best course of action for your business. Haselkorn can
help you identify where your current security measures are lacking, and even
help save you time and money by finding more efficient programs and methods for
your digital operations. Additionally, we can help keep all of your data safe
by encrypting it, while also performing regular backups to the cloud to assure
your information is safe and accessible, should a disaster ever strike. By
partnering with Haselkorn, you’ll also receive regular audits to make sure your
digital operations are functioning as securely and efficiently as possible, and
that no new vulnerabilities have popped up for hackers to exploit.

Being a small business doesn’t mean you have to fall prey to the
dangers of not having an in-house IT team. Haselkorn is a reliable, affordable
way to keep your staff the size that works for you, without the security risks.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can keep your business safe from
hackers, and keep your business running smoothly and efficiently.